Litigation Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +35 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable advisor and expert resource for consumer claims, warranty disputes, mediations, and litigation issues, including those related to the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.

• Evaluate legal and business risks while formulating litigation and resolution strategies.

• Supervise and manage outside counsel throughout the duration of assigned cases.

• Offer legal advice to business stakeholders and internal partners.

• Independently oversee a portfolio of consumer litigation, warranty, and lemon law cases.

• Counsel the pre-litigation department on case management and resolution strategies.

• Provide training to business units and dealerships.

• Participate in mediations and trials.

• Assess risks and deliver practical recommendations.

• Keep track of litigation trends, claim outcomes, settlement activities, and new legal developments.

• Review and authorize litigation budgets, invoices, and case strategies.

• Prepare updates on case status, risk assessments, and summary reports for legal and business leadership.

• Assist in the preservation, collection, and review of litigation-related documents and information.

• Identify recurring issues and suggest process enhancements or risk mitigation strategies.

• Manage additional litigation, dispute resolution, product liability, class action, dealer, regulatory, and legal department tasks as assigned.

• Adhere to company policies and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, with a focus on litigation, dispute resolution, or consumer protection matters is required.

• In-house legal experience as an attorney within the automotive, manufacturing, or consumer products sectors is preferred.

• Experience in managing consumer litigation, warranty, and lemon law cases is preferred.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.

• Active membership in the California State Bar (State Bar of California) is required.

• Strong judgment and decision-making abilities.

• Capability to work independently while consulting with management and, when necessary, the Chief Legal Officer.

• Excellent time management, organizational, prioritization, and planning skills.

• Proficient in oral and written communication.

• Professionalism, integrity, and a service-oriented mindset.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze legal risks.

• A curiosity and commitment to continuous process improvement.

• Empathy and teamwork abilities.

• Proficient in collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Ability to evaluate legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented advice.

• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple cases simultaneously while ensuring quality and timeliness.

🏝️ Benefits

• MNAO’s comprehensive benefits package (details not specified).